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SIKESTON—Many parents are unaware of the importance of proper use and installation of child passenger safety restraints and related laws. According to 2025 data entered into the National Digital Car Seat Check Form, 69% of car seats in Missouri were...

JEFFERSON CITY – Twelve individuals and organizations were recognized at Missouri’s 2026 Highway Safety and Traffic Conference for their achievements in the field of roadway safety and their efforts in moving Missouri towards zero roadway fatalities...

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is accepting nominations for individuals, organizations and events to be recognized for their efforts in making Missouri’s roadways safer, moving the Show-Me State toward zero fatalities...

JEFFERSON CITY – With Memorial Day weekend expected to bring one of the year's busiest travel periods, the Missouri Department of Transportation today urged motorists to make safety their top priority.

Families heading out for summer vacations, major...

St. Joseph, Mo. – Over the last several years, agencies and organizations across Northwest Missouri have received funding for programs aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities on our roadways. With preliminary reports showing 43 fatalities within 18...

SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering a grant opportunity to local law enforcement agencies beginning May 1. Regional funding will be used to cover the cost of requested equipment that supports efforts to reduce fatalities...

SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering grant funding to local schools that hold student lock-in events for Project Prom or High School graduation. Events must include a presentation or activity educating students on highway...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri leaders today announced data showing that traffic fatalities declined in 2025 for the third year in a row, marking a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing effort to improve roadway safety.

Missouri Governor Mike...

SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering grant funding to local schools that hold student lock-in events for Project Prom or High School graduation. Events must include a presentation or activity educating students on highway...

MoDOT calls on drivers to make safety their holiday tradition.

JEFFERSON CITY -  As the holidays grow near, the Missouri Department of Transportation wants to remind drivers of the important role they play in keeping roads safe during the Christmas...